MARITIME

ANLCA PROMISES SUPPORT FOR NEW MARAN LEADERSHIP, CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

Babatunde Aremu May 13, 2026

ANLCA Promises Support for New MARAN Leadership, Calls for Responsible Journalism in the Maritime industry

By Babatunde Aremu

Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged his support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, urging the association to champion professionalism, ethical journalism and balanced reportage within the maritime sector.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS RALLIES OFFICERS ON REVENUE GROWTH, DISCIPLINE AND TRADE EFFICIENCY

Babatunde Aremu May 13, 2026

Apapa Customs Rallies Officers on Revenue Growth, Discipline, and Trade Efficiency

By Babatunde Aremu

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has called on officers to sustain momentum on revenue collection while upholding discipline and improving trade facilitation at Nigeria’s busiest port.… More...

MARAN EXECUTIVE RECEIVES CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM MAAN

Babatunde Aremu May 13, 2026

MARAN Executive Receives Congratulatory Message from MAAN

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected executive of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, led by President Oluyinka Onigbinde.

In a statement jointly signed by MAAN President Mrs.… More...

NPA Commends MARAN on Peaceful leadership Transition

Babatunde Aremu May 12, 2026

NPA Commends MARAN on Peaceful Leadership Transition

By Babatunde Aremu

The General Manager, Corporate Communication and Strategy of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ikechukwu Onyemachara, has commended the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) for what he described as a successful and rancour-free leadership transition.… More...

NPA COMMENDS MARAN ON PEACEFUL LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

Babatunde Aremu May 12, 2026

NPA Commends MARAN on Peaceful Leadership Transition

By Babatunde Aremu

NPA mourns Paul ‘Texas’ Erakhifu, Celebrates 32 years of service, Global impact

Babatunde Aremu May 12, 2026

NPA Mourns Paul ‘Texas’ Erakhifu, Celebrates 32 Years of Service, Global Impact

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Ports Authority is mourning the passing of Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu, fondly known as “Texas,” who died on Friday, 1 May 2026, after 32 years of service to the Authority.… More...

PTML HANDS OVER ICT- ENABLED OFFICE COMPLEX TO CUSTOMS TO BOOST TRADE FACILITATION

Babatunde Aremu May 11, 2026

PTML Terminal Hands Over ICT-Enabled Office Complex to Customs to Boost Trade Facilitation

By Babatunde Aremu

The Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) has handed over a new, fully furnished ICT-enabled office complex to the Nigeria Customs Service at its Tin Can Island Port terminal.… More...

Port Reforms pay off as NPA Records Strong Q1 Growth in Cargo, Ship traffic

Babatunde Aremu May 10, 2026

Port Reforms pay off as ‎NPA records Strong Q1 Growth in Cargo, Ship traffic
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By Babatunde Aremu
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‎Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid ongoing reforms targeted at positioning the country as a regional trade hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).… More...

CGC Adeniyii Reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to Regional Modernisation at WCO ( W& CA) Conference

Babatunde Aremu May 10, 2026

CGC Adeniyi Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Regional Modernisation at WCO( W& CA ) Conference

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional modernisation and collective growth.… More...

SIFAX GROUP CONGRATULATES ONIGBINDE ON ELECTION AS MARAN PRESIDENT

Babatunde Aremu May 10, 2026

SIFAX Group Congratulates Onigbinde on Election as MARAN President

SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism.… More...